Antony's Rome

Antony's Rome (41-31 BC) was a third of the Roman Republic ruled by Mark Antony from 41 to 31 BC during the Second Triumvirate.

History
In 41 BC, after the Battle of Philippi (the battle that avenged the death of Julius Caesar), Octavian (the adopted son of Caesar) took power and divided power in the Roman Republic between Marcus Aemilius Lepidus, himself, and Mark Antony. The veteran general and politician fought with Caesar in his most famous battles, and proved himself again through his subsequent victory over Caesar’s killers. The formation of the Second Triumvirate had released Antony from the shackles of Roman politics, and positioned him to enact his ambitions. The rich territories of the east were in his hands, and the conquest of the wild, untamed lands of the east would provide the perfect platform to demonstrate his surpassing skill and valour.

In 31 BC, Antony's domain was brought to an end after the Battle of Actium off the coast of Egypt, where his alliance with the Ptolemaic Empire queen Cleopatra was defeated in a large naval battle by Octavian. He retreated to Alexandria, which became his last bastion after the conquest of his other domains. Antony was forced to commit suicide during the siege of Alexandria, avoiding surrender - Cleopatra soon followed his example.